Iron Ball

The Iron Ball is a distinctive held item in Cobblemon.GG that significantly impacts battle strategy. When a Cobblemon holds an Iron Ball, its Speed is reduced by 50%, which can be a double-edged sword in combat scenarios. One of the unique features of the Iron Ball is that it causes the holder to be grounded. This means that even Flying-type Cobblemon or those with the Levitate ability will become susceptible to Ground-type attacks, as well as other effects like Arena Trap, Spikes, Toxic Spikes, Sticky Web, and terrain influences.

Obtaining an Iron Ball

To craft an Iron Ball, players can utilize stonecutting. The recipe requires an Iron Block, which players can transform into an Iron Ball using a stonecutter. This makes acquiring the Iron Ball a straightforward process for players who have gathered the necessary resources.

Strategic Use

Strategically, the Iron Ball can be employed to negate the Speed advantage of particularly fast Cobblemon, allowing for more strategic play against Speed-based opponents. However, the grounding effect needs to be carefully considered, as it introduces vulnerabilities to certain moves and effects that a player may not want to expose their Cobblemon to.

In summary, the Iron Ball serves as a unique tool that can be advantageously used in certain battle strategies, but requires careful consideration of both its benefits and drawbacks.